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Last Updated On: May 03, 2025 10:38 AM , Published On: Jul 23, 2024 08:00 AM
The urban dance form known as "breaking" started in the US in the 1970s. It originated in the vibrant block parties of the Bronx area of New York and has its roots in hip-hop culture. Breaking is defined by acrobatic motions, stylized footwork, and the important roles played by the DJ and the MC during clashes.
The dance form gained popularity among hip-hop communities and the wider public throughout the 1990s when international competitions were initially organized. The most famous yearly breaking championship in the sport at the moment is the Red Bull BC One, which debuted in 2004.
In 2018, breaking made its appearance in the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
History of Breaking
Breaking originated before the 1970s in several ways. It's possible that Colonial American dances like the waltz, quadrille, minuet, and Juba also contributed parts. For example, in the African dance known as the Juba, men would dance in circles, one guy at a time, much like in modern breaking.
Additionally, there is proof that 1959 a comparable dancing style existed in Kaduna, Nigeria. James Brown and Kung Fu films are two of the B-boy pioneers Richard 'Crazy Legs' Colon and Kenneth 'Ken Swift' Gabbert of Rock Steady Crew references. Many acrobatic moves, like the flare, have obvious gymnastics connections.
Breaking originated as top rock, a footwork-focused dance technique performed standing up. However, as dance gangs started experimenting, breaking was further impacted by another dance type called uprock.
Breaking Olympics 2024 in Paris
Place de la Concorde will host the first-ever Olympic competition on August 9 and 10. There will be 16 B-boys and 16 B-girls competing in each event. Ladies will participate on the first day, and men will participate on the second.
Is breaking a new Olympic sport?
Breaking is the only new sport to compete at the Summer Games 2024 in France. A round-robin phase with four groups of four players begins each day. The top two finishers in each group move on to the quarterfinals, semifinals, and medal competitions.
The judges score the breakers based on five factors: musicality, vocabulary, creativity, technique, and execution. Twenty percent of the score goes to each category. Throwdowns, another name for battles, are best-of-three phases. In a throwdown, each breaker gets 60 seconds to finish their act.
Breaking Competition in the Olympics
There will be two different competitions for breaking, one for b-girls and one for b-boys. In solo competitions, 16 b-girls and 16 b-boys will compete, improvising their dance moves in response to the DJ's music. They will employ power actions, including windmills, the 6-step, and freezes.
The boys' breaking competition will take place on August 10 from 4:00 p.m. Paris time until the end of the day. The Gold Medal Battle, the last round, is scheduled to begin at 9:23 p.m. Paris time.
The girls' breaking competition will take place on August 9 from 4:00 p.m. Paris time until the end of the day. The Gold Medal Battle, the last round, is scheduled to begin at 9:23 p.m. Paris time.
Breakdancing Olympics 2024 Team USA
American sensation Victor Montalvo is the clear favorite to win the gold medal in the men's event. When Montalvo proved a winner in the 2023 WDSF-breaking World Championship, he became the first American athlete to ever qualify for the Olympics.
In June, fellow American Jeffrey Louis, also known as B-Boy Jeffro, qualified for the Games and is regarded as a potential gold medal winner.
Sunny Choi, often known as B-Girl Sunny, made history last year when she became the first American woman to qualify for the Olympics in the women's division. With her spot confirmed for the Olympic Qualifier Series this spring, Logan Edra will be in Paris with Choi, Louis, and Montalvo.
Venue of Breaking
La Concorde, the Olympic home of urban sports in 2024 Paris, will host a first-time Olympic debut. Athletes competing in head-to-head dance contests will have a DJ providing the music. As beats fill the air near the Champs-Elysées' end, athletes must adjust and change their techniques to amaze the judges.
La Concorde Urban Park will fit 25,000 people for the Olympics. La Concorde will include BMX freestyle, basketball 3x3, skating, and breaking. The park will serve as the focal point of the Summer Games, featuring locations for guests to enjoy live DJs, sports demonstrations, dining areas, and more.
Frequently Asked Question
Q. What times what equals 38?
1 time 38 equals 38, 2 times 19 equals 38, 19 times 2 equals 38, and 38 times 1 equals 38.
Q. What are the new Olympic sports 2024?
The newest Olympic event, breaking, will be held at La Concorde with freestyle BMX, skating, and 3x3 basketball.
Q. In GMT games, what does the GMT stand for?
The first initials of GMT's founders, Gene Billingsley, Mike Crane, and Terry Shrum, are the source of the company's name. Later, Crane and Shrum formed the Fresno Gaming Association after departing from GMT.
Q. Is hockey an Olympic sport?
Yes, hockey is an Olympic sport. In 1920, the sport debuted at the Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium.